Experience
2025 - Present
Founder & Owner
Bar LienzoWashington, D.C.
2022 - Present
Shareholder
Siponey Spritz Co.New York, NY
2022 - 2022
Contestant & Winner
Netflix's Drink Masters
2021 - Present
CEO
LP Drinks Co.Washington, DC
2021 - 2023
Racial Justice Fund Committee Member
Restaurant Workers Community FoundationWashington, DC
2020 - Present
Owner and Co-Founder
Focus On HealthWashington, DC
2020 - 2022
Trainer and Nightlife Ambassador
Safe BarsWashington, DC
2016 - 2017
Brand Ambassador
Nelson’s Greenbrier DistilleryWashington, DC
2014 - 2016
Head Bartender and Assistant General Manager
Drink CompanyWashington, DC
Education
2015
ABRA-DC
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration
2015
TIPS
Authorized eTIPS Reseller
Advice from Lauren Paylor O'Brien
Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
It is very difficult to maintain a healthy work/life balance and I am learning ways to do this well every single day.
First and foremost, listen to your body. If you don't feel well often, if you're tired and lethargic, consider what you can do to make yourself feel better. Drink plenty of water and eat balanced meals and most importantly move your body. For work, ensure that your schedule is balanced, plan ahead and leave room for flexibility, most importantly always consider how your actions/ behavior/ response times affect other individuals.
I read A LOT of books, ask a lot of questions and travel to spaces and places that provide me the opportunity to expand my knowledge.
I find inspiration in stories, experiences, music, art and moments.
I find ways to recreate impressions that were made on me and to retell stories in a way that my guests can enjoy.
I prioritize my team’s interests and align those interests with skills and information that are essential to understanding the overall topic or theme on hand.
Finding a great balance between these two things will make you successful with continuing to educate your team while aligning with their personal interests.
Being humble and open to humility are two things that will make you successful in any career you choose to take on.
The issues that we face within the food and beverage sector can sometimes be complex and nuanced and it's important to continue to grow/ learn and be open to comments and critiques to become a better professional and version of yourself.
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